Lesson Plan

Rainforest Mural

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Whether you are an art teacher or a teacher looking for a great project to finish off a unit on the rainforest, this instructional activity is for you. Here are some great teaching tips and instructional practices that can help you and your class create a huge rainforest mural. The kids will discuss art, the rainforest, endangered species, and the effects of hurting the rainforest as they prepare to paint a collaborative work of art.

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Pros
  • Blends both art and science for a truly cross-curricular lesson
  • Day-by-day and step-by-step procedures make this big project accessible for any teacher
Cons
  • Finding space to put the mural may be difficult; plan ahead and collaborate with other teachers to make it work